Betsey Duggins
@betseyduggins.bsky.social
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Betsey Duggins
@betseyduggins.bsky.social
· Dec 21
Let me tell you a story – one of the more haunting I’ve seen in 20 years of journalism. It’s about greed, death and denial. It took two years to unravel one doctor’s myth, a hospital’s complicity in creating it, and a documented trail of suspicious deaths…🧵
Have you ever read an investigative report that leaves you speechless?
If not, this is the one!
Well worth the time to read thread and linked article under #17 post. So many layers of enabling and this deserves a Pulitzer! JUST WOW! 😱
If not, this is the one!
Well worth the time to read thread and linked article under #17 post. So many layers of enabling and this deserves a Pulitzer! JUST WOW! 😱
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NOT SO FUN FACT—half of all U.S. war casualties during WWI were due to influenza. Today—Trump’s War Secretary remove the flu vaccine requirement for all U.S. military. Plus, bragging about this to all enemies is just absolute idiocy. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Annual flu vaccine no longer required for U.S. military, Hegseth says
The move alarmed some public health experts, who warned that it would weaken troop readiness.
www.washingtonpost.com
April 21, 2026 at 5:24 PM
NOT SO FUN FACT—half of all U.S. war casualties during WWI were due to influenza. Today—Trump’s War Secretary remove the flu vaccine requirement for all U.S. military. Plus, bragging about this to all enemies is just absolute idiocy. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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Done deal: InfoWars now owned by The Onion
www.cnn.com/2026/04/20/m...
www.cnn.com/2026/04/20/m...
The Onion reaches new deal to take over Alex Jones’ Infowars | CNN Business
Satirical news site The Onion said it has reached an agreement to take over conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ InfoWars company, in a move that could help repay the more than $1 billion he owes the famil...
www.cnn.com
April 21, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Done deal: InfoWars now owned by The Onion
www.cnn.com/2026/04/20/m...
www.cnn.com/2026/04/20/m...
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I’ve watched this video of Mike Lindell being served legal papers during his TV interview at CPAC a dozen times already! 🤣🤣
March 27, 2026 at 1:13 AM
I’ve watched this video of Mike Lindell being served legal papers during his TV interview at CPAC a dozen times already! 🤣🤣
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Durham mother accused of killing son ruled incompetent to stand trial
A judge ruled that a Durham mother charged with killing her 3-year-old son and attempting to kill her 2-year-old is not competent to proceed, citing serious mental health concerns.
A judge ruled that a Durham mother charged with killing her 3-year-old son and attempting to kill her 2-year-old is not competent to proceed, citing serious mental health concerns.
Durham mother accused of killing son ruled incompetent to stand trial
A judge ruled that a Durham mother charged with killing her 3-year-old son and attempting to kill her 2-year-old is not competent to proceed, citing serious mental health concerns.
www.wral.com
March 27, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Durham mother accused of killing son ruled incompetent to stand trial
A judge ruled that a Durham mother charged with killing her 3-year-old son and attempting to kill her 2-year-old is not competent to proceed, citing serious mental health concerns.
A judge ruled that a Durham mother charged with killing her 3-year-old son and attempting to kill her 2-year-old is not competent to proceed, citing serious mental health concerns.
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ICE chief Todd Lyons has been hospitalized twice for the stress that comes with ethnic cleansing. www.politico.com/news/2026/03...
‘Visibly upset and struggling’: Acting ICE head hospitalized twice over stress, officials say
Several current and former officials blame intense pressure from the White House.
www.politico.com
March 27, 2026 at 7:06 PM
ICE chief Todd Lyons has been hospitalized twice for the stress that comes with ethnic cleansing. www.politico.com/news/2026/03...
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Donald Trump Cares About No One Other Than Himself:
Example #4,007,233,017.
Example #4,007,233,017.
NEW: Families requested no cameras at today's dignified transfer at Dover, yet Trump’s White House released and promoted photos from the ceremony across social media, including TikTok.
Trump Releases Dignified Transfer Photos Despite Families Requesting Private Ceremony
White House posts transfer case photos to social media
meidasnews.com
March 19, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Donald Trump Cares About No One Other Than Himself:
Example #4,007,233,017.
Example #4,007,233,017.
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POWELL: “Gas prices are up… very very low level of job creation… tariffs raise prices…”
March 18, 2026 at 9:50 PM
POWELL: “Gas prices are up… very very low level of job creation… tariffs raise prices…”
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Fox News: "We should point out that at the request of the families, the dignified transfer is going to remain private. There will not be cameras there."
March 18, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Fox News: "We should point out that at the request of the families, the dignified transfer is going to remain private. There will not be cameras there."
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In most of the U.S., formaldehyde contributes more to outdoor cancer risk than any other toxic air pollutant.
Look up your address to see risks from the chemical on your block and where it comes from:
(Published Dec. 2024)
Look up your address to see risks from the chemical on your block and where it comes from:
(Published Dec. 2024)
Map: What's the Cancer Risk From Formaldehyde Where I Live? — ProPublica
In most of the country, formaldehyde contributes more to outdoor cancer risk than any other toxic air pollutant. Look up your address to see risks from the chemical on your block and where it comes fr...
projects.propublica.org
November 10, 2025 at 6:58 PM
In most of the U.S., formaldehyde contributes more to outdoor cancer risk than any other toxic air pollutant.
Look up your address to see risks from the chemical on your block and where it comes from:
(Published Dec. 2024)
Look up your address to see risks from the chemical on your block and where it comes from:
(Published Dec. 2024)
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Greenville’s Jimmy Donaldson is typically in the spotlight for his creative stunts, cash giveaways and hit game show.
SNL pokes fun at NC YouTube star MrBeast. Watch the skit (+ his reaction)
Greenville’s Jimmy Donaldson is typically in the spotlight for his creative stunts, cash giveaways and hit game show.
bit.ly
November 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Greenville’s Jimmy Donaldson is typically in the spotlight for his creative stunts, cash giveaways and hit game show.
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With Trump, question it all.
The question of Trump turning brother against brother and military against their own families is forcing soldiers to rethink the morality of their duty.
Over Signal, these National Guard members question Trump's deployments : NPR share.google/gtjsqgmLe5J1...
Over Signal, these National Guard members question Trump's deployments : NPR share.google/gtjsqgmLe5J1...
In an encrypted group chat, National Guard members question Trump deployments
As President Trump's call for National Guard deployments rings out across the U.S., a small contingent of Ohio guard members is quietly expressing concern in an encrypted group chat.
share.google
November 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
With Trump, question it all.
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Paxlovid from Pfizer costs $15 to make and now retails for $1500.
Insane
Insane
November 1, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Paxlovid from Pfizer costs $15 to make and now retails for $1500.
Insane
Insane
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Elon Musk called the transportation secretary ‘Sean Dummy’ on X after Duffy suggested NASA may sideline SpaceX from its moon mission.
Elon Musk calls acting NASA chief ‘Sean Dummy’ as SpaceX moon contract hangs in the balance | CNN
Elon Musk lashed out at Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on X Tuesday, after Duffy suggested NASA may sideline SpaceX from its moon mission.
www.cnn.com
October 22, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Elon Musk called the transportation secretary ‘Sean Dummy’ on X after Duffy suggested NASA may sideline SpaceX from its moon mission.
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The federal government logged a $1.8 trillion budget deficit for the 2025 fiscal year, little changed from 2024 despite a surge in tariff revenues
US Annual Budget Deficit Steady at $1.8 Trillion, Despite Surge in Tariff Revenue
The federal government logged a $1.8 trillion budget deficit for the 2025 fiscal year, little changed from 2024 despite a surge in tariff revenues, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
bloom.bg
October 9, 2025 at 4:00 AM
The federal government logged a $1.8 trillion budget deficit for the 2025 fiscal year, little changed from 2024 despite a surge in tariff revenues
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“Senior military leaders should have stepped in to prevent Trump from turning addresses at Fort Bragg and Norfolk into political rallies; the silence of the Army and Navy secretaries, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and some top generals and admirals is appalling…”
www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
The Civil-Military Crisis Is Here
The leaders of the U.S. military may soon face a terrible decision.
www.theatlantic.com
October 9, 2025 at 4:08 AM
“Senior military leaders should have stepped in to prevent Trump from turning addresses at Fort Bragg and Norfolk into political rallies; the silence of the Army and Navy secretaries, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and some top generals and admirals is appalling…”
www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
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A 26-mile stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway has reopened in western North Carolina, just in time for the busy fall season. It marks a major milestone in the state’s recovery nearly one year after Hurricane Helene devastated much of the region: https://cnn.it/4n7UklS
Nearly a year after Helene, popular section of Blue Ridge Parkway reopens near Asheville, bringing hope to communities | CNN
A 26-mile stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway has reopened in western North Carolina - just in time for the busy fall season - marking a major milestone in the state’s recovery nearly one year after Hur...
www.cnn.com
September 21, 2025 at 8:02 PM
A 26-mile stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway has reopened in western North Carolina, just in time for the busy fall season. It marks a major milestone in the state’s recovery nearly one year after Hurricane Helene devastated much of the region: https://cnn.it/4n7UklS
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Meet the Press put together a clip of Trump vowing in January to "bring back free speech to America," followed by him saying last Friday that negative coverage of him is "no longer free speech"
September 21, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Meet the Press put together a clip of Trump vowing in January to "bring back free speech to America," followed by him saying last Friday that negative coverage of him is "no longer free speech"
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“The target repeatedly brought up Homan, saying he was collecting bribes in exchange for future government contracts, the two sources told Reuters.”
Trump aide Homan accepted $50,000 in bribery sting operation, sources say
In the alleged scheme, Homan promised immigration-related government contracts when he joined the Trump administration in exchange for the money.
www.reuters.com
September 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
“The target repeatedly brought up Homan, saying he was collecting bribes in exchange for future government contracts, the two sources told Reuters.”
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Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson gives a new kind of performance in “The Smashing Machine,” one that required him to face his fears. nyti.ms/4mq6W6M
September 21, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson gives a new kind of performance in “The Smashing Machine,” one that required him to face his fears. nyti.ms/4mq6W6M
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This @ivehaditpodcast.bsky.social with @rokhanna.bsky.social is definitely worth a watch. Especially the discussion on AIPAC influence on congress. Thank you all.
youtu.be/7v85cWdlXfY?...
youtu.be/7v85cWdlXfY?...
The Divided States of America
YouTube video by I've Had It
youtu.be
September 11, 2025 at 12:11 PM
This @ivehaditpodcast.bsky.social with @rokhanna.bsky.social is definitely worth a watch. Especially the discussion on AIPAC influence on congress. Thank you all.
youtu.be/7v85cWdlXfY?...
youtu.be/7v85cWdlXfY?...
Miller looks like a cyborg, part machine, part human.
Stephen Miller is completely full of shit, and he knows it. He's selling hatred of cities to people who do not live in cities and are scared of them.
August 26, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Miller looks like a cyborg, part machine, part human.
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Fox 17 Nashville reports that Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been released from criminal detention in Tennessee and is on his way home to Maryland.
“Today, Kilmar Abrego Garcia is free,” his attorney, @sean-hecker.bsky.social, said in a statement.
fox17.com/news/local/k...
“Today, Kilmar Abrego Garcia is free,” his attorney, @sean-hecker.bsky.social, said in a statement.
fox17.com/news/local/k...
Kilmar Abrego Garcia free from Tennessee jail and returning home to Maryland, lawyer says
Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been freed from Putnam County Jail and is on his way to reunite with his family in Maryland, his lawyer confirms to FOX 17 News.
fox17.com
August 22, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Fox 17 Nashville reports that Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been released from criminal detention in Tennessee and is on his way home to Maryland.
“Today, Kilmar Abrego Garcia is free,” his attorney, @sean-hecker.bsky.social, said in a statement.
fox17.com/news/local/k...
“Today, Kilmar Abrego Garcia is free,” his attorney, @sean-hecker.bsky.social, said in a statement.
fox17.com/news/local/k...
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Mayor John Horhn spoke with Blossom Apartments tenants who are being forced to relocate amid a dispute between the property owner and the water utility company over unpaid bills. The mayor arrived a day after a federal judge ordered JXN Water to temporarily restore water access.
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Jackson’s Blossom Apartments Tenants Face Relocation Orders
The City of Jackson is assisting tenants at the Blossom Apartments who face relocation orders amid ongoing issues with living conditions.
www.mississippifreepress.org
August 12, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Mayor John Horhn spoke with Blossom Apartments tenants who are being forced to relocate amid a dispute between the property owner and the water utility company over unpaid bills. The mayor arrived a day after a federal judge ordered JXN Water to temporarily restore water access.
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Talarico owns Will Cain so hard that he has to tap out of their interview based on "time"
August 12, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Talarico owns Will Cain so hard that he has to tap out of their interview based on "time"